Via Kabul: Central Asian Music March 21, 2006

Via Kabul: Central Asian Music
AGA KHAN MUSIC INITIATIVE IN CENTRAL ASIA and COLUMBIA UNIVERISTY ARTS INITIATIVE present
MUSIC OF CENTRAL ASIA
Via Kabul: Central Asia Without Borders
Tuesday, March 21 at 8PM
The music of the Silk Route visits New York City with a concert of virtuoso musicians who, while little known in the West, are re-invigorating the ancient traditions of Central Asia's mountains and princely courts with new performance styles, repertoire, and techniques.
From Kabul to California, Homayun Sakhi is admired as the outstanding Afghan rubab player of his generation, a charismatic virtuoso who has pushed the limits of his instrument. With tabla player Taryalai Hashimi, Sakhi plays music that is uniquely Afghan, yet resonates strongly with the spirit of Indian raga.
Together, the three groups represent the striking combination of ancient and contemporary music that crosses boundaries of geography and culture, earthly pleasure, and spiritual contemplation.
Music of Central Asia is a co-production of the Aga Khan Music Initiative in Central Asia, a program of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and the Columbia University Arts Initiative www.cuarts.com
Ticketing Information:
CU Students/Faculty/Staff: Tickets are free for those with a Columbia University ID. Limited to 2 per person and can picked up at the Miller Theatre Box Office only starting February 20.
General Admission: $25 tickets can be purchased in person at the Miller Theatre Box Office or via phone 212-854-7799 starting February, 27.
Location: The Miller Theatre, 116th and Broadway
Box Office Hours: Monday through Friday 12 to 6PM


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